Te Mātū - Hui-ā-Tau
Hui-ā-Tau 2026
- Notice of Meeting, including the order of business - download here
- The Annual Report - available here (members only)
- Minutes of the 2025 Hui-ā-Tau - available soon (members only)
As always, registration and accurate numbers are essential as we plan for meals, accommodation and travel. Please make sure to visit our event page to register for Te Mātū, or email info@nrait.co.nz.
Programme for the weekend:
Friday 17th April 2026
5.00pm - Te Āwhina Marae
Pōwhiri: Every year we look forward to seeing whānau returning to their ancestral homelands in Motueka
The pōwhiri ceremony will include kawe mate, the spiritual return of whānau who have passed away. Those who have a kawe mate, please contact the office info@nrait.co.nz
6.00pm - Wharekai,Te Āwhina Marae
Kai o te pō
7.00pm - Turangapeke, Te Āwhina Marae
Whakawhanaungatanga
Saturday 18th April 2026
8.15am - Motueka High School Hall, Whakarewa Street
Register your attendance for the Hui-ā-Tau
9.00am - 1.00pm
Hui-ā-Tau | Annual General Meeting
The most important part of our weekend. Have your say to ensure your whānau is represented and connect with the business activity of the Trust.
9.00am- 1.00pm - Tamariki Programme
Under 5's - Te Whare Taikura o Te Maatu, High School.
Over 5's - Travel to Kaiteretere Beach to participate in Waka Kōrero program on the Waka Taurua (double hull). As there will be no supervision on the beach, tamariki will be expected to participate on the waka. Return to Motueka High School to join your whānau.
1.30pm - Hākari Te Āwhina Marae
2.30pm - Te Āwhina Marae
Free time
4.00pm - Te Āwhina Marae
Pathway hikoi
6.00pm - Dinner - Te Āwhina Marae
Sunday 19th April 2026
5.45am - Motueka High School
Whānau assemble outside ahead of blessing
6.00am - Motueka High School
Dawn blessing - Te Whare Taikura o Te Maatu Whakairo
7.00am - Wharekai, Te Āwhina Marae
Parakuihi
9.00am - Motueka High School
Whānau whakawhanaungatanga Day
11.30am - Motueka High School
Kai - BBQ
12.30pm - Poroporoāki, Motueka High School